Demand CS would be a great choice for general pest control for common insects found in and around the home. It can be applied every 90 days indoors and every 30 days outdoors. Termidor SC should ONLY be applied once every 6 months directly up against the structure on the exterior of foundation (1 ft up and 1 ft out). You should NOT apply Demand CS in the areas where you apply Termidor SC. Please refer to the product label prior to mixing and applying for complete usage instructions.
Demand CS is only labeled for outdoor use for fleas. If you are looking for a liquid concentrate to use indoors for fleas, we would recommend something like Onslaught. You may also want to take a look at our Flea Control Guide for more information.
Yes, Demand CS can be used indoors. Be sure to follow the instructions on the product label.
Demand CS and Archer diluted with water and applied together will take approximately 1-2 hours to dry.
Yes, Demand CS can be used for ladybugs.
Demand CS would be a great choice for spider control as well as general insect control. It is a great choice for indoor and outdoor spider control. Spraying Demand CS will also help to get rid of the other insects (silverfish, sow bugs aka rollie pollies and millipedes) that spiders feed on and that will help to stop new spiders from moving inside. Indoors, spray around all baseboards, door frames, window frames, under appliances, in closets and storage rooms and in areas where utilities enter into the structure. Outdoors you should spray around the bottom of the foundation, on the ground adjacent to the foundation, door frames, window frames and places where the utilities enter into the structure.
Demand CS dries clear and leaves no visible residual when used as directed on the product label.
No, Demand CS is NOT labeled for applications to mattresses where humans sleep directly for your safety. NyGuard Plus is labeled for ticks and fleas and it can be applied to the mattress. Spray only surfaces that cannot be laundered or dry-cleaned including mattresses and upholstered furniture. Apply on mattresses as a spot treatment to mattress seams, edges, buttons, and tufts of bed only. Do not use directly on pillows, bed linens, or cloths. Do not saturate the mattress and do not treat entire surface area of the mattress. Allow mattress to dry thoroughly before replacing pillows and/or bed linens. You will wash and dry linens in heat to eradicate any present fleas or ticks and allow the product to completely dry prior to making the bed. Please take a few moments to review our How to Get Rid of Fleas and How to Get Rid of Ticks articles for more detailed information.
Yes, Demand CS can be mixed with an IGR and applied at the same time.
Yes, Demand CS can be used in a backpack sprayer.
While Demand CS could potentially kills squash bugs since it is a non-selective insecticide, you cannot use Demand CS on edible plants like a vegetable garden. We have many other products you could use for squash bugs on edible plants, such as Triple Action or Pyganic Gardening.
You would dilute 0.2 fl.oz. (6mL) Demand CS into 32oz water.
Demand CS has a shelf life of about 3 to 5 years when stored in a cool dry area.
According to the Demand CS product label, delay watering or mowing for 12–24 hours for optimum control of surface-feeding insect pests.
No, Demand CS is not a restricted-use product. Please note that we cannot ship it into the following states due to individual state laws: NY.
An insecticide such as Demand CS can be used to prevent infestations of bark beetles such as pine bark beetles, however usually this treatment is not effective once trees are already infested. You want to spray down the trunks of nearby trees to protect them from infestation. You may need to consult a local arborist if you are unsure whether the trees can be saved. You can usually trim and destroy infested branches, however keep in mind that this pest will usually infest trees that are already weak from some other existing issue (disease, drought, etc.).
There is such a small amount of the active ingredient in Demand CS that actually gets on the bugs before they die that it will not affect any animals that consume the dead bugs
Demand CS should be removed by just using soap and water. If this is not working and your dog continues to get sick we advise you contact the manufacturer Syngenta at 866-796-4368.
As long as you keep pets/children out of the area while you treat and until the Demand CS application has had time to completely dry or settle it is safe for pets and people to return and resume normal activity typically after 4-6 hours when applied outside, about 1 hour inside